Fascinating Science

Breakthrough in Giant Panda Conservation: Skin Cells Transformed into Stem Cells

Rebecca b

With fewer than 2,000 giant pandas remaining in the wild, scientists have been working tirelessly ...

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Early Detection and Forecasting: How Meteorologists Identify the First Signs of a Hurricane

Amy J.

Tropical meteorologists often rely on subtle cloud formations seen in satellite images as the first ...

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The Impact of Quasars on Star Formation in the Universe

Brian E.

Quasars, among the most luminous and distant objects in the universe, have long intrigued ...

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Why Objects Don’t Pass Through Each Other: The Science of Solidity

Maria M.

Have you ever wondered why, despite the vast emptiness of space between atomic particles, objects ...

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The Magic of Fireflies: Understanding Their Bioluminescence

Brian E.

It's one of the quintessential signs of summer in parts of the United States: fireflies twinkling ...

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Ahead of Their Time: How the Electrobat Taxis Foreshadowed Today’s EV Boom

Brian E.

In the bustling streets of 1890s New York City, a transportation revolution was quietly underway. ...

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The Northern Lights: A Dance of Colors in Unexpected Skies

Brian E.

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates the imagination ...

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The Universe and Doughnuts: A Topological Twist

Liam F.

The universe might have more in common with a doughnut than we ever imagined. Doughnuts, known for ...

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Exploring Plant Perception: Can Boquila Trifoliolata Really “See”?

Liam F.

A recent pilot study has reignited the debate over whether plants, specifically the chameleon vine ...

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A Close Encounter: The 2,000-Foot-Wide Asteroid 2013 NK4 Sails Past Earth

Maria M.

In a remarkable celestial event, the asteroid known as 2013 NK4 recently made its closest approach ...

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